TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh C. Tran, County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: David Morrison, Director of Planning, Building, and Environmental Services
Jennifer Palmer, Director of Housing and Homeless Services
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction on ARPA Investment in Affordable Housing Programs
RECOMMENDATION
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SET MATTER 10:30 AM
Directors of Housing & Homeless Services (HHS) and Planning, Building, and Environmental Services (PBES) request discussion and direction regarding the following actions related to the U. S. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) standard allowance allocation of $7 million to Affordable Housing Programs which will lead to the construction of more affordable housing through expanded affordable home ownership and the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs):
1. Adopt a Resolution updating the Proximity Workforce Housing Assistance Program Guidelines to increase the down payment assistance maximum, and consider increasing the overall program funding using approximately $1 million of ARPA funding and $2 million of Affordable Housing Fund available fund balance to meet the anticipated increased demand;
2. Directly invest in programs that support ADU market-rate development using approximately $1 million of ARPA funding;
3. Expand the existing County ADU loan programs to support affordable housing development through funding and expansion of program guidelines using approximately $5 million of ARPA funding; and
4. Streamline permitting processes and consideration of fee waivers under specific circumstances.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Napa County received a federal grant allocation totaling $26.76 million in May 2021 and continues to evaluate how to provide for its local public health response and economic recovery. On February 8, 2022, the Board received a presentation on affordable housing program investment opportunities and directed staff to return with recommendations supporting modification and expansion of housing opportunities....
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